As the UK’s General Election approaches, newspapers are covering all the highlights in the political world. One of the top stories in Friday’s i newspaper detailed Labour’s plans to impose VAT on private school fees should they win the next election. The party’s shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is spearheading the efforts. In addition, the i newspaper also revealed that Keir Starmer would be willing to work with Marine Le Pen, the leader of France’s National Rally, to prevent Channel crossings.
The Daily Express focused on the cost of audience members at Wednesday’s televised debate, stating that the BBC likely spent £30,000 on paying for their travel and expenses. The paper also made note of the upcoming Wimbledon tennis tournament and expressed its hope that the ailing Princess Diana will be able to present the winner’s trophy this year.
The Guardian continued to highlight Labour’s election pledges, this time calling for a ban on managers who silence whistleblowers in the NHS. Meanwhile, the paper also reported on Indian author Arundhati Roy, who recently won the PEN Pinter prize after officials gave her permission to prosecute her for her comments about Kashmir over a decade ago.
Friday’s edition of Metro ran a tribute to Daniel Duffield, a paramedic from Staffordshire who appeared on Channel 4’s 999: On the Frontline, after his death in a double murder case. The newspaper also reviewed Hugh Bonneville’s latest role in a show where he plays a news presenter.
The Financial Times reported that the number of UK top-rate taxpayers is projected to reach over one million for the first time, which will be beneficial for the country’s finances. The Daily Telegraph had an exclusive interview with the Prime Minister, who referred to Nigel Farage as an “appeaser” of Vladimir Putin.
The Times highlighted a Reform UK campaigner who recently claimed that migrants crossing the English Channel should be used as target practice, drawing condemnation from party leader, Nigel Farage. The newspaper also covered a controversy with ITN broadcaster Tom Bradby concerning an allegedly sexist remark he made.
Finally, the Daily Mirror shone a light on a hospital in Stockport, Greater Manchester, which was crumbling and in desperate need of repair. They also covered the ongoing search for missing teenager Jay Slater, as well as England’s upcoming Euro 2024 match against Slovakia. The Daily Star ended things on a more positive note with a spotlight on former Grange Hill star Lee MacDonald, who successfully caught his skin cancer early
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